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VU52 VUY

2002 Nissan D21

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Nissan D2191,518 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 VUY
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cxhassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

most of vehicle structure has surface corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2018

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cxhassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

most of vehicle structure has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2017

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened 2 (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement 2 (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement 2 (2.4.B.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

much of structure is corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 13 Dec 2017

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened 2 (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement 2 (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement 2 (2.4.B.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

much of structure is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 15 Dec 2016

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement 2 (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement 2 (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing 2 (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Dec 2016

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement 2 (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement 2 (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing 2 (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015
Fail 18 Dec 2015

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 51,360 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2014

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 75,574 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 75,574 miles

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 72,544 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 72,544 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 63,373 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,241 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,068 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 46,068 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,012 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,569 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,790 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan D21?

Based on 30,812 MOT tests across 4,480 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
3,741
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
4,480
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,698
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,667
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,597
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,335
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VU52 VUY is a 2002 Nissan D21 in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2002 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 91,518 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan D21 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU52 VUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D21 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU52 VUY is a 2002 Nissan D21, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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